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Dance Workshop teachers are not only experienced dancers and qualified instructors, they’re also lovely people who get a kick out of students having a good time. If you’re nervous or uncertain about anything in class, you can always put your hand up or pull us aside for a quiet chat.
What Our Students Say
Chris is a fantastic teacher. He made it fun and relaxed for a complete beginner .. thank you !
Julie
An amazing non judgemental and welcoming environment which I looked forward to week to week.
Lauren
Had such a great time in the Dance Basics course with Chris, his energy, humour and music selection was awesome. I am definitely going to keep dancing and look forward to attending some more classes soon.
Marissa Gallo
Kane was my dance teacher for the first 2 lessons and I absolutely loved how he taught u the fundamentals and he really showed us what it is to be a good dancer and he really focused so well on having a good foundation which I didn’t realise how necessary it was and it really made a difference to my moves!
Kareena Chavda
Love Wednesday Heels classes with Ashanti. Nice warm up and stretch, heel walk and turn technique and always great choreography. Recommend to everyone that wants to learn sass on heels.
Daniela O’Mara
Not usually one for reviews, but this studio deserves it. After years of modern jazz and ballroom, I decided to give ballet a whirl—and Justin made it an absolute blast. He’s the perfect mix of encouragement, technique, and humor. The vibe here is all about learning, improving, and having a great time while doing it. I’ve also tried classes with other teachers and had a fantastic time with them too. Amazing studio—thanks for all the effort you put into making it such a fun place to dance!
Noemie
Participating in tap classes at the Dance Workshop has given me a new zest for life! The warm, encouraging, and non-judgmental atmosphere put me at ease allowing me to express myself freely. At the same time the school does not compromise on quality when it comes to stage performances. I am grateful to have met so many inspirational people – still tapping at age 70 plus!
Andie Holborn
I have attended adult tap classes for nearly 20 years in different locations.
The Dance Workshop is the only studio I know where students learn continuously at classes following an annual syllabus . During the year, EVERY student improves.
Bronwyn Allen
The over 50’s Jazz class is so uplifting. A range of dance moves and styles are taught, so you never get bored. In the class Ashanti gives a lot of attention to technique and the ‘feel’ of the music. It is a non judgemental space, with an amazing group of women and a lot of fun as well !
Terry Simpson
Emer
I am so glad I decided to give this class a try. 2 years down the track it is my favourite activity of the week. It’s so much fun.! What a great way to exercise plus be part of a welcoming, friendly community. Ashanti is a wonderful teacher.
Jill
Leanne is one of Australia’s top tap teachers! An absolute ball of passion, energy, and fun. I look forward to her classes greatly every week.
Ella Marie
Heels beginners is an Awesome class. New dance every week. Everyone is very encouraging of each other. At the end I always feel great and more confident than before.
Heidi MacPherson
I have just finished the Dance Basics course with the fabulous Dee Dee and what a fun and energising 5 weeks it was! Dee Dee was so vibrant and encouraging and the whole class was swept up in her enthusiasm every week.
I am so glad that my work friend and I took the leap and enrolled. Our weekly classes were the talk of the office and our colleagues looked forward to our demos in the lunchroom – we LOVED it!
Nicole Burchett
I first read an article about “Ballet for Veterans” which is a program for returned vets suffering from PTSD in Queensland and that lead me to the Silver Swans, which started in 2017. As a person of a certain age, the gym and other get fit programs are not for me so I thought I would give this a go and it has been a revelation. Never danced in my life other than awkward gyrations in my youth and it really is such fun, plus, surprise surprise you don’t go home feeling stiff and saw which was a great revelation. Vivian is very thoughtful and kind with her encouragement and support for the ‘lesser beings’ in the group, so you never feel inferior, stupid or awkward, everyone just moves to their own pace, are very caring and it’s just a wonderful experience. So glad I found it !!
Glen Ward
This class is a joy. Karen’s classes provide an achievable challenge and her clear presentation and faultless technique just work for me. Her music selection is inspiring and the beautiful choreography fits so very well. Makes my heart sing and stresses just evaporate.
Lena
Daryl’s classes are brilliant! He is a passionate, creative, beautiful (yep, that too!) and kind teacher. From the first minute, Daryl establishes a safe and supportive environment for all dancers, where we can improve and challenge ourselves or just have fun. Daryl’s technique is amazing, and sometimes it is rewarding just looking at him demonstrate the steps. I love his creative choreographies. Every week there are new and engaging sequences of steps with a wide range of music. Can’t recommend his classes enough 🙂
Aureliana
This class is amazing. It has everything,cardio, technique and most of all fun. Ashanti is a wonderful teacher who makes everyone feel welcome and the ladies are friendly ,supportive and inclusive. Such a blessing to be in this class.
Glynis Best
These lovely classes (Weds 5.15 and Fri 10.45) cater to all my ballet needs/ wishes. The beautiful sequences give a feeling of truly dancing and bring the joy that comes with that feeling. This is made more achievable by Justin’s attention to detail in developing the technique necessary for these steps.
I am truly grateful for having discovered these classes and a teacher who understands exactly what is required.
Jo Bosworth
A wonderful nurturing dance school for adults of all ages and levels. Ashanti is a patient well organised teacher. Her routines are fabulous well thought out and of the right level for the class. I throughly enjoy her classes and look forward to attending each week.
Sue Tully
I have been enjoying flamenco at DWS for 10 years now and love it more than ever. The community and quality of the lessons are fantastic. Everyone at DWS is so friendly and helpful. I would attend every day if I could. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming and respectful I have made so many great friends and when I am dancing I get to exercise regularly without even realising I am. Can highly recommend flamenco at DWS – come and join us!
Dawny
This is the best dance studio I have attended in Perth. Teachers are amazing , staffs are very helpful and friendly. I have been attending classes almost everyday for over a year now since moved to Perth from Sydney last year and it’s become an Important part of my life and I missed my classes so much while I was away travelling!
Belinda
I’m happy with the class, Rafaela is amazing,
Iryna
I really enjoyed Dance Basics with Chris. We had a lot of laughs and ended up being able to dance routines that were pretty impressive for beginners. Dancing in a group is a great feeling, good exercise and much more fun than a gym class. I am not young or slim but the atmosphere at Dance Workshop is completely inclusive. I did the previous course with Dee Dee and loved that too. I’m looking forward to the next one.
See you there!
Anthea
I have been coming to this class for 4 years now and I love it!! The support and care from Ram, the teacher, is amazing. We’re a family.
Give it a go, it’s fun, inclusive and you won’t regret it.!
Hillary Readings
Leanne is a wonderful teacher. I hadn’t done tap for about 25 years. It reopened a happy place in my heart. It was also great because I was able to do it with my 25-year-old daughter. I did tap basics twice and now I am doing elementary. Leanne is patient and very encouraging and has an immense knowledge of tap. I am telling my friends.
Lynn Dainton
Justin is the best teacher ever, he is so patient, supportive and motivating, and his technical knowledge is unsurpassed. The class is filled with lovely, friendly, non-judgmental people of all ages and abilities.
Rose Dale
Lucy was a great teacher. She guided me through the steps and showed me how to leap and do a full turn in Jazz. I thoroughly enjoyed my first ever Jazz class
Keith Dennett
Dee Dee is sensitive to the participants so that everyone is enjoying themselves and not worrying about any differences in capability. I look forward to each class.
Jessue Judge
Loved the class. Just the right balance of the familiar and challenges, the straight forward and intricacies. Leanne must be the most passionate tap teacher in town. Actually, she most definitely is. Her passion is infectious, her skills enviable, glorious and her friendly teaching style is tops. Glad to be back at the DWS.
Lorraine Ann Smith
I have been to a lot of stretch classes but this was easily the best I’ve been to in 15 years! Such a range increase from the order and the PNF, I can’t believe I haven’t been to this class sooner!
Sarah McCabe
My first Fab Over 50 Jazz Class. Had a great time, a great workout and actually knew a few steps. Ashanti is a great instructor. All the ladies were so welcoming and helpful. Thoroughly enjoyed it and will be back for more.
Lynda Boylan
Dee Dee is absolutely amazing! Her positive attitude and kindness made the dance basic class a safe space for everyone to learn in. She is so wonderful with her teaching to ensure everyone gets a turn at the front of the class and learns at least one thing each lesson. My confidence in my dancing has improved so much thanks to Dee Dee and she has inspired me to continue dancing.
Nicole Moroney
Love it ! Time go so fast in the class!! It’s awwwwesome!
Minus Less
After over a decade away from the barre, I have loved getting back into ballet at TDW, learning from Justin.
There is the expected importance placed on teaching and maintaining good technique, but what I love most is the nuanced guidance he instils for best performance. The subtleties of head placement, facial expression and carriage, which overall results in a complete well rounded dance education.
His love and passion for ballet is evidenced through his teaching, making me further realise and truly appreciate ballet as an art form.
Tiffany Bradstreet
Wonderful caring warm instructor made me feel welcome and safe to do as much or as little as I was able. Great mix of warmup, stretching and dance. Great vibe!
Jane Royle
Love it. This is the first time I’ve tried ballet at age of 30 and I could be more happier. The classes are very well curated and both of the teacher are amazing. Both Lucy and Justin are incredible and very passionate about what they do. I’m actually happy that we got to have two different instructors as it made the classes a bit more interesting. I’ll be actually very interested to continue the classes for the next level if available.
Anna Coen
Justin’s ballet classes are just beautiful. Technique is superb and choreography stunning. Highly recommend for beginners or those returning to ballet after time away.
Stacey Banting
Thank you for having a welcoming and super nice ballet teacher, Lucy!
I will never stop! There is nothing quite like ballet and to have a teacher like Lucy is just the cherry on the top!
Thank you Dance Workshop!
Lamya Evans
Leanne is a great teacher she makes the classes so much fun . I have learnt a lot and am looking forward to the next class.
Stephanie Doust
Bollywood dance class with Ram is an absolute delight. I came to the class straight from “Absolute Beginners”, and it has been wonderful. The class is bright, funny, graceful and challenging. Everyone made me so welcome! Ram is an amazing teacher and a beautiful soul.
Pauli Kidd
Fantastic first class! Challenging and fun. Ram is a joy.
Joanne Charles
Being over 50 is a fabulous period of your life, and…..combine that with a Jazz class designed for the ‘mature person’, makes it even more fabulous! Do you want to feel alive with the exuberance of Ashanti’s music, choreography, technical skills and personality, along with the joy of meeting an amazing group of fellow class members? Then Fab After 50’s Jazz on a Friday morning is a must for you – as it is for me!
Jane Ryan
I was a bit nervous to try a dance class, but the beginner hip hop class was so fun and not scary at all. I’m excited for the rest of the classes in the course and to try to remember all the new things I learnt. I would highly recommend the classes to anyone even if you never danced before you will have a fun time.
Clare Poustie
Had a great lesson last night and surprised at how much muscle memory had been embedded from last week’s class! The dance steps flowed much easier and wasn’t nearly as confusing, so I felt we really accomplished alot last night! So excited to continue with the lessons and grow this fun skill more!
Desiree Marlam
Ash’s Tap class is the best way to exercise and have fun at the same time. All we need now is a second class please??!!
Sandra King
I’ve been doing tap basics on Monday nights with Leanne and love it! I have learnt loads, laughed loads and surprised myself by what I can do. Tapping to great music is the highlight of my Monday!
Leanne Read
What to Expect
Each class begins with a basic warm-up. In Ballet, this will be at the barre. In Jazz or Tap, this can be either “in the centre” or at the barre. Warm-ups get the blood flowing and get your muscles ready to move. They also include a series of stretches specific to your dance genre. If you have any injuries, or if there are certain stretches you know you can’t do, then by all means substitute the stretch with something that suits you. You are not forced to follow everything. If you know a move is not something your body can handle, do whatever you are comfortable with. And always feel free to ask your teacher for alternatives.
After the warm-up, we’ll work on a series of exercises moving across the floor. In Ballet, you will simply move from the barre to the centre, and expand on the exercises you just completed at the barre. The exercises in the centre are designed to give you the basic knowledge and skills to set you up for the rest of the class. Each exercise or “across the floor” will either build up from the one before it or introduce something completely new to add to your skillset and vocabulary.
In the last 30–40 minutes of class, you might work on a short routine that includes the steps you learned in the “across the floors”. Each week, your teacher will build on these movements, repeating steps from the week before, then adding new steps to the routine.
After the course, you can decide if you are ready to move up into a beginner’s class, or if you’d like to stay and repeat the BASICS class on your own. This is entirely up to you to decide, and we can advise on this if you wish. You are always welcome to talk to your teacher to see what the most suitable option for you will be.
What to Wear
There are no strict requirements of dress for our classes, but here are some suggestions for making the most of your sessions:
- Wear something comfortable that you can move in. Most students opt for leggings and t-shirt. Anything you would consider wearing to the gym will be fine. You do not need to purchase special dance clothes or shoes.
- Ballet: Leggings and a t-shirt. If you prefer, you can wear a leotard and tights. Shoes: Wear ballet shoes if you have them, otherwise bare feet or socks will do until you get a pair of ballet shoes.
- Jazz: Leggings and a t-shirt. Shoes: Jazz shoes, Bloch shoes, or bare feet.
- Tap: Anything you can move and stretch easily in. Shoes: Tap shoes are required for class, though if you don’t have any to begin with, you may come barefoot for your first few sessions. (Speak to the Teacher to find out where to get tap shoes if required.)
- Contemporary: Leggings and a t-shirt; anything that you can move and stretch easily in. Shoes: Bare feet.
- Hip Hop/House: Anything that you can move and stretch easily in. Most students wear a t-shirt with tracksuit or three-quarter pants. Shoes: Sneakers.
- Bollywood: Anything that you can move and stretch easily in. Shoes: Bare feet.
- Flamenco: Leotard or top with comfortable pants and/or a skirt (it is not necessary for beginners to wear a skirt to class initially). Shoes: Character/Flamenco shoes, or shoes with a sturdy heel and strap.
There are many different dancewear stores out there for when you’re ready to purchase your first pair of dance shoes. We recommend studioscene.com.au and costumeandballetcentre.com.au. When buying your first pair of dance shoes, always go in store and try them on to check that they fit properly. Do not purchase your first pair online.
Dance Levels
Classes at Dance Workshop cater to a wide range of dance abilities. Our classes are structured into distinct levels to help you get the most out of each class.
Students also have the opportunity to perform in the annual show allowing friends and family to watch and share in their love for dance in a professional show on stage in front of a packed live audience!
Absolute Beginners (AB)
Basics of the dance style. Best suited for dancers that have 0-2 years training in the style.
For students with a reasonable understanding of the basics. Ideally suited for dancers with about 3 years training in that style.
Students have a good understanding of the style and technical requirements. This level is best suited for dancers with 5 years dance experience in the style.
Advanced dancers with 7+ years experience in the dance style.
Open (O)
This type of class is tailored to suit dancers with some experience at any level.
Pre-Enrolment
We recommend you secure your place in class by enrolling prior to the commencement of the new term, particularly for the BASICS Courses and popular Classes, which may quickly reach capacity.
If you would like to pre-book for a term, you can book via this website, or call the studio and we can take credit card payment over the phone.
Alternatively, we offer the option for you to pay on the day. We accept cash, EFTPOS or Visa/MasterCard.
Class Fees – Effective From March 1, 2025
$28
Casual Class
75-minutes
$150
6 Class Pass
Valid for 6 weeks from date of purchase
$25 Per Class
N/A
10 Class Cards
4 months validity from purchase date
$72
1 Week Unlimited
Unlimited class pass valid for 1 week from date of purchase
N/A
6 Week Unlimited
Unlimited class pass valid for 6 weeks from date of purchase
Class Fees – Prior to March 1, 2025
Passes purchased before March 1 will continued to be honoured until their expiry date.
$26
Casual Class
75-minutes
$136
6 Class Pass
Valid for 6 weeks from date of purchase
~$22 Per Class
$237
10 Class Cards
4 months validity from purchase date
~$23 Per Class
$67
1 Week Unlimited
Unlimited class pass valid for 1 week from date of purchase
$370
6 Week Unlimited
Unlimited class pass valid for 6 weeks from date of purchase
I’m not sure if I’ll like a class – Can I pay for 1 Casual first?
Casual classes are offered subject to availability. We give preference to dancers committing to a 6-week term. We recommend casual paying students to arrive 10–15 minutes earlier to increase the likelihood of getting a spot in class.
Accordingly, we encourage you to watch a class in the previous term to assess if it’s what you are after. We don’t recommend a decision be made about any dance class based on only attending once, as it’s unlikely that you will achieve anything with less than 6 lessons.
What if I miss a class?
Classes are non refundable. If you are unable to make it to class or change your mind, we cannot issue you with a refund. You may receive a credit for missed classes, which must be used within the same term of purchase.
If sickness or injury prevents you from attending classes, please advise our studio reception within 14 days and present a medical certificate. This will help us determine if you are eligible for a credit, and when this credit may expire.
Can I attend a Course/Class with my child?
We only cater for adults at Dance Workshop. If your child is 18-years or above, they are very welcome to sign-up & come with you!
Unfortunately, those under 18 are unable to take part.
Can my child watch whilst I’m at a course/class?
We have no child-minding facilities at the studio, so we discourage parents from bringing their children.
However, if you are stuck and you are confident that your child can sit and watch your lesson, without disturbing/distracting you or others, then please contact us so that we can make arrangements.